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B26-0761
Real Property Tax Sale Delay Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 4:28 AM
In one sentence
This bill cancels a tax sale planned for July 15, 2026, and stops all future sales until at least September 20, 2026.
What it does
- Cancels the real property tax sale scheduled for July 15, 2026.
- Prohibits any new tax sales from happening before September 20, 2026.
- Requires the Chief Financial Officer to mail cancellation notices to affected owners.
- Updates section 47-1332 of the District of Columbia Official Code with these changes.
Who it affects
- Property owners who received a notice of tax delinquency under § 47-1341(a).
- The Chief Financial Officer, who must send out cancellation notices.
- Agencies responsible for holding real property tax sales in the District.
Limits and unknowns
- This act only stays in effect for no longer than 90 days after it becomes law.
- It takes effect on July 1, 2026, but requires approval by the Mayor to start.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Tax Sale
- A public sale of a property to collect unpaid taxes owed by the owner.
- Chief Financial Officer
- The official in charge of managing money and finances for the District government.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Real Property Tax Sale Delay Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
Official activity
Bill history
- Under Council Review